Review of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003) by James R — 30 Apr 2013

Awful rubbish,considering the potential was there to make a great sequel.

This review of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003) was written by James R on 30 Apr 2013.

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life has generally received mixed reviews.

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